“Mouse Calls” by Anne Marie Pace
Mouse wants to invite his forest friends to a party. A fun read aloud rhyming story for ages 1-3.
“Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen
13-year-old Brian is stranded in the Canadian wilderness when his plane crashes. The only tools of survival he has is a torn up windbreaker and the hatchet his mother gave him for his birthday. Category: Jr. Fic.
“Stepsister” by Jennifer Donnelly
A new take on the Cinderella story, this one starts with the three sisters being friends, but when troubles come, they get torn apart. Category:YA Fic.
“Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby van Pelt
Marcellus is a cranky Pacific octopus. Tova Sulivan is a widow who cleans the aquarium. These two form a friendship of sorts after hours. Then comes Cameron, a young man looking for his parents. Only Marcellus knows what happened, and it's going to take all his smarts to help the puny humans. Best seller list 3/26/2023. Category: Adult.